Toxic Plant Connu comme étant toxique - Thalictrum species contain alkaloids and should not be eaten. Some species can cause digestive or other adverse effects.
Image of Thalictrum pubescens
Source: Donna Bos

Plant Names

image of Plante à fleurs
Thalictrum pubescens
Tall Meadow-rue
Pigamon pubescent

Synonyms

king-of-the-meadow
late meadow-rue
meadow-weed
muskrat-weed
pubescent meadow-rue

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Blanc Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Hauteur max: 4,0 feet
Max Width: 3,0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full shade Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
rain garden Suitable for rain gardens
container suitable Suitable for container garden
woodland garden Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Acidic Soil Tolerant Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Tall Meadow-rue has tall, upright stems and delicate, finely divided blue-green foliage that gives it a soft, airy appearance. In summer, it produces loose clusters of tiny white to greenish-white flowers. Female plants can develop attractive clusters of dangling seeds after flowering. Despite its height, it has a relatively light and airy appearance and does not visually overwhelm neighbouring plants. It forms clumps and is generally well behaved. If grown in rich soil or exposed to strong winds, it may benefit from support. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during establishment. It is particularly useful where taller plants are needed without creating a dense mass.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Thalictrum pubescens
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Maritime de l'Atlantique
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Thalictrum pubescens

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Thalictrum pubescens

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spirea)
  • Aruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard)
  • Lamium (Dead nettle)
  • Lupinus (Non-Native Lupins)
  • Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
  • Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
  • Delphinium (Delphinium)
  • Iris (Iris Cultivars)
  • Hyacinthus (Non-Native Hyacynth)
  • Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)
  • Astilbe (Astilbe)
  • Melilotus albus (Sweet White Clover)
  • Lavandula (Lavender)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow by February
  • Stratification duration: 60 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are brown and crisp and starting to open
    • Seeds are dark and tiny stem attaching to the main stem is brown
    • Seeds easily fall off pod when shaken
    • Little stem connecting the pod to the main stem is brown (not green)
  • Harvesting:
    • Cut stem (including pods), let air dry in paper bag, then shake seeds off after a few days
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/8 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Thalictrum species contain alkaloids and should not be eaten. Some species can cause digestive or other adverse effects.